Technologies which are expected in Future :-
NANOBOTS
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- Babylon Health
- What is it?
- Babylon health, is a phone app that all cell phone users will be able to download.
- Features
- This app enables patients to speak to general practitioner at whatever point they need.
- This app has a low cost compared to other services. $8.00/month.
- The doctor is able to write prescriptions. Can also refer you to a specialist.
- Percentage
- Specialists 70%
- Referrals 50%
- What is it?
Now that we have looked at the past and present technological state of healthcare lets move to the future. Healthcare has grown in many ways, but a lot more technological advancements can be put into play to help improve the healthcare system. Some of these advancements include the 3D printing of organs or limbs, nanotechnology, and augmented reality. By working these advancements into the system; hospitals, long-term care homes, clinics, and community care companies will be able to offer the most efficient care available
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According to Abouna (2008), in the past organ and limb transplants were a rare thing to do. This was because finding compatible donors is a lengthy process, as well as the shortage in donors and the ability to keep the organ or limb from deteriorating (2008). Now looking at present day, scientists are looking to cut down the waiting time to receive a transplant by involving 3D printed organs and limbs. The idea has floated around for awhile and is still a very promising work in progress, all we can do is hope for the best. According to Barnatt (2011), 3D printers can use many different materials and bioprinters are able to create layer of living cells which in term creates artificial tissue. With further research scientists are hoping to have the ability to create bones, vital organs and limbs out of living artificial tissues, instead of plastic and metals.
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Augmented reality (AR) Augmented reality (AR) is slowly being incorporated into healthcare at this point in time. It is largely used for educational purposes; nursing students are encouraged to use AR applications as a study tool to get a better and more interactive view of the human body. According to Trends (2014), AR can be used to help educate patients, minimally invasive procedures, medical imaging, complex procedures, and as stated before medical training. One of the biggest thing about AR is the patient education portion, it can aid the healthcare team by showing the patient what is currently happening in their body, or help calm their anxiety about a procedure. All of the application that are currently out there are not as accurate as the professionals would hope (2014). In the future of healthcare there is hope for reliable application. AR will be a regularly used application in hospitals, clinics, long-term care homes, and community care companies
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